infuriation

noun

Definition of infuriationnext
as in indignation

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Recent Examples of infuriation The brilliant dialogue—full of sarcasm, barbs, resentment, infuriation, competition but also underpinned by love—is so very perfectly sisterly! — Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infuriation
  1. indignation
  2. outrage
  3. fury
  4. ire
  5. wrath
  6. aggravation
  7. rage
  8. animosity
Noun
  • In the end, director Duong, recognizing Aunt Hanh’s residual indignation, lances that boil.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 2026
  • But a new wave of indignation swept Spain when Abascal, who uses a wheelchair, was carried on a stretcher from her apartment after police cordoned off the street.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of indignation
Noun
  • In 1995, the rape of a 12-year-old girl by three US servicemen unleashed outrage and mass protests in Okinawa.
    — Junko Ogura, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Jemele Hill noted that Peyton Manning, Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes, Myles Garrett and Marshawn Lynch were among the prominent sports figures who had participated in Wallen’s concert entrances without generating comparable outrage.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of outrage
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  • In the midst of her fury and rage, Fatiha prays for her father’s safe return.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Explore See latest videos, charts and news The rocker, wearing a cap and aviator glasses, was joined with a full band and backing vocalists for a protest song that drips in fury and anger.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of fury
Noun
  • And there will always be gay kids coming to terms with their nascent sexuality — like Clive’s 16-year-old son George (Jackson Connor), whose interactions with Leo draw his father’s suspicion and ire.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
  • His policies have even drawn the ire of one of his favorite rappers, 50 Cent, but the mayor still has plenty of love for the G-Unit leader.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of ire
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  • The county faced DeSantis’ wrath after local officials criticized his pro-development legislation and voters rejected his handpicked candidates at the ballot box in November 2024.
    — Liv Coleman, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Hawaii finds itself in the crosshairs again Hawaii has felt the wrath of two hurricanes over the past month.
    — John Raby, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of wrath
Noun
  • Kurt's key takeaways I like technology that removes some of the aggravation from grocery shopping.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The rise in yields is a source of aggravation for Americans already frustrated by affordability problems.
    — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of aggravation
Noun
  • Despite, or rather alongside Kramer’s rage, there’s audible affection between them.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Min said he is filled with rage toward his brother-in-law, Walker, for allegedly killing his sister.
    — Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of rage
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  • But as much of Washington scrambles to get its arms around emerging AI risks, elsewhere in the country, opposition to data centers does not necessarily indicate animosity toward AI.
    — Justin Papp, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
  • But that doesn’t mean the animosity toward their former head coach in Oxford has to simmer down before kickoff.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of animosity

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“Infuriation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infuriation. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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